A Crown Court judge has clarified why he chose not to impose a driving ban on Adam Rybicki, a 60-year-old motorist who repeatedly deceived West Midlands Police to evade prosecution.
Rybicki was stopped by officers on two occasions, nearly 16 months apart, in Birmingham. On August 7, 2024, he was pulled over for using a mobile phone while driving and not wearing a seatbelt on Holyhead Road. At that time, he gave a fake name, “Christian Benner,” and a false address in Wolverhampton, which police later verified was incorrect.
Nearly a year and a half later, on November 20, 2025, Rybicki was stopped again after police noticed discrepancies between the vehicle’s registered keeper’s details and the insurance information. This time, he provided the alias “Marek Rudnicki” and another false address. When officers used a fingerprint scanner, he was arrested and taken into custody, where he continued to give false details and refused to answer questions during police interviews.
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The deception had significant consequences for innocent individuals. For example, a man living at the false address given during the first incident received multiple letters addressed to “Christian Benner,” causing him and his family considerable distress and impacting his health.
West Midlands Police even employed artificial intelligence to analyze body-worn camera footage, which strongly suggested Rybicki was the driver in both instances. After his arrest, Rybicki pleaded guilty to two counts of perverting the course of justice, as well as driving without a valid license or insurance.
Despite Rybicki’s previous convictions, including fraud and drink driving, Recorder Mr Duck KC sentenced him to 20 months imprisonment but decided against banning him from driving. The judge explained that disqualifying Rybicki could hinder his ability to find work, noting that staying employed may help prevent future offenses.
In addition to his prison sentence, Rybicki received six penalty points for driving without a license and three for driving without insurance. He has been in custody since November 2025 and currently contributes to prison upkeep by working in canteen and cleaning roles. His defense highlighted his remorse and expressed hope that he will resume work as a self-employed painter and decorator upon release.
Recorder Duck warned that any further offenses committed while on license after his release would result in a swift return to court, emphasizing the importance of respecting the law and the consequences of undermining the justice system.